Route from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne

The distance between Luton and Newcastle upon Tyne is 251 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Newcastle upon Tyne, County: Tyne and Wear, England
251 mi , 4 h 12 min
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Route from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne on map



Driving directions from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne

251 mi 4 h 12 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
846 ft
2.
Continue onto Dunstable Road (A505)
586 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hatters Way (A505)
17 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatters Way (A505)
191 ft
5.
Turn right onto A505
98 ft
6.
Keep left onto Dunstable Road
0.4 mi
7.
Continue straight to stay on Dunstable Road (A505)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Road (A505)
106 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A505)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter Leagrave Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1
460 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M1
42.9 mi
13.
Keep right onto M1
22.2 mi
14.
Keep right onto M1
56.8 mi
15.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
17.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
18.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
20.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
21.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
22.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
23.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
24.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
4.8 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A184: Central Newcastle
1.3 mi
26.
Keep right onto A189
1.3 mi
27.
Turn left onto Gallowgate (A189)
253 ft
28.
Turn right onto Strawberry Place
722 ft
29.
Turn left onto St James Street
389 ft
30.
Turn right onto Terrace Place
686 ft
31.
Turn right onto St Thomas Terrace
302 ft
32.
Turn right
60 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £43.8. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £21.9 each (£43.8 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £14.6 a head (£43.8 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £10.95 per person (£43.8 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 30.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £43.8 total comes from for the trip from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.2 £ (30.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.13 £ (30.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.6 £ (30.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne

The most time-consuming route from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne spans a distance of 249.22 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne by car?

The cheapest route from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne is the second suggested route (249mi, 4h 16min) and costs 43.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne is the first suggested route (251mi, 4h 12min) and costs 43.8 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 251mi (distance from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne) and its duration is 4h 12min. The slowest route is 249mi, and its duration is 4h 16min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne. It provides driving directions from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Luton - Newcastle upon Tyne route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Luton to Newcastle upon Tyne with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Luton located?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level. Newcastle upon Tyne has coordinates 54.9782520o,-1.6177800o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newcastle upon Tyne from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.